HOW DO I KNOW IF MY RESERVATION REQUEST FALLS UNDER THE CATEGORY OF A SPECIAL EVENT?

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1 HOW DO I KNOW IF MY RESERVATION REQUEST FALLS UNDER THE CATEGORY OF A SPECIAL EVENT? A general rule of thumb to follow is if your request will be for Delaney Park; or an event that at least 50 or more people will be attending in one of our parks or facility s; or intend to have vendors, or a public assembly, then you can pretty much bet that your reservation request does fall under the Special Event category. Anchorage Parks & Recreation is proud to host more than 100 public special events annually. This packet is intended to help you better understand the special event permitting process and provide tips that will facilitate your special event planning process. If, along the way, you have any questions or concerns about the information provided in this packet, or if there is just something we can do to assist the successful planning of your event, please let us know. Our special event staff is here to help. If you are planning a first-time event, or simply making venue or programmatic changes to an annual event, give us a call before you complete your plans. Anchorage Parks & Recreation staff members have valuable experience with hundreds of events and want to see yours succeed. Whether you are wondering about the availability of a venue, or seeking technical guidance with traffic and safety planning, a preliminary conversation with staff may help you save valuable time and provide you with initial guidance in the development of your special event plan. Once you have submitted your application, a representative from Parks & Recreation will contact you and serve as your primary point of contact for the processing of your permit. This person will review your permit application and notify you if your event requires any additional permits, licenses or needs. On behalf of Anchorage Parks & Recreation, thank you for contributing to the spirit and vitality of our city through the staging of your event. Best wishes for a successful event! Page 1 of 18

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page Things to Consider when Planning Your Special Event 3 Advertising 4 Alcohol 4 Amplified Sound 5 Assembly Permits 6 Banners & Signs 6 Block Parties 6 Demonstrations, Protests, & Rallies 6 Film Production 7 Fire Department Requirements 7 Fireworks 7 Food Booths 8 Generators 8 Helicopters and Balloon Landings 8 Insurance 8 Parades 9 Parking 9 Parks 9 Rest Facilities 10 Runs Security 10 Streets: Street Closures/Traffic Control/Parade 11 Trash Disposal 11 Traffic Control 11 Walks 11 Vendor Booths 12 Appendix Parks & Recreation Permit Fee Schedule A Noise Permit B Food Handler Application Permit C Right of Way Special Activity Permit Application D Fire Department Permit Application E Assembly Permit Application F Page 2 of 18

3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT As you begin planning for your event, think carefully about the impacts and benefits the event brings to the community. The following are some common problems that preliminary planning can help reduce: If your event requires a traffic plan as determined by Traffic Engineering, remember that a street closure, even for two or three blocks, can affect traffic for miles around the venue due to eventrelated traffic, and the rerouting of traffic around the closure. Your traffic plan will require a Certified Traffic Plan submitted with your Right-of-Way Special Event Permit. Are you planning to serve alcohol at the event? How will the use of alcohol affect the mood, participant safety, and enjoyment of the event, as well as security needs and insurance costs? What type of music will be featured at the event? How will the noise level impact the surrounding neighborhood? What type of audience and participant numbers may result from the type of music? Have you made plans to ensure that your event is accessible to the disabled? Disabilities include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing and physical limitations. Do your booths block access ramps? Is disabled parking readily available? Are TDD phones on site? Will portable toilets accommodate wheelchairs? Page 3 of 18

4 ADVERTISING Please ensure that your Special Event Park Application has been approved by the Municipality of Anchorage before you promote, market, or advertise your event. Conditional approval will be made after the event organizer submits the application and it is initially screened by staff. Acceptance of your Special Event Application by Parks & Recreation is neither a guarantee of the date or location, nor an automatic approval of your event. The event organizer must complete the application requirements entirely before Parks & Recreation will issue a park permit. ALCOHOL If your organization is planning to sell or serve beer or wine at an event, you must obtain an approved Waiver to Serve/Sell Alcoholic Beverages in Public Facilities. This waiver authorizes the temporary sale or serving of beer or wine for consumption on park lands within designated areas. A separate fee is charged for each waiver. Commercial enterprises and caterers are subject to different permit requirements as stated on the waiver form. BEER GARDEN If your event includes a beer garden, Alaska Beverage Control regulations spell out the following rules: The serving and seating area must be completely fenced, and all exits and entrances must be staffed during the serving period. Everyone entering the enclosed area must be at least 21 years old. The person at the entrance of the enclosed area checking identification must be 21 years old. Beer and wine cups must be paper or plastic, and be distinguishable from soda cups. Servers may not drink alcoholic beverages while serving. All alcohol must be consumed within the beer garden. Alcohol sales and consumption in city parks must be associated with an approved special event. Page 4 of 18

5 AMPLIFIED SOUND Cities are noisy places to live, and Anchorage is no exception. Road construction, public events, transportation and community gatherings are all necessary or desired events that generate noise. The Anchorage Noise Ordinance, AMC 15.70, regulates noise events and unnecessary or annoying noise sources. Allowable noise levels are different for different land uses. Residential property has a much lower allowable noise level than an industrial property. Table 1. Allowable Noise Levels Affected Property Time Sound Level db(a) Residential 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM Commercial 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM Industrial At all times 80 In all cases, noise levels are measured at the property land. NOISE PERMITS Certain activities such as public events are eligible for noise permits. A noise permit can allow a temporary increase in allowable noise levels or allow an event to occur at a time that it normally would not be allowed. Permit Conditions A noise permit will state the conditions that the event must comply with in order for the permit to remain valid. Typically these conditions will include a time frame, the allowable sound level, and acts that may invalidate the permit. Amplified sound associated with public activities generally is allowed from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM unless approved to vary such as 4 th of July fireworks. For further information, please call or visit our website. Applying for a Noise Permit If you are responsible for an event that is eligible for a permit and will generate noise, you may need a noise permit. If you expect that your event will produce a sound level above allowable levels, you will need a noise permit. If you are unsure whether you need or are eligible for a noise permit, contact the Environmental Services Division by calling (907) Please note that there is a time requirement for filing your noise permit application of not less than 20 days prior to your event. Page 5 of 18

6 ASSEMBLY PERMITS The International Fire Code requires an operational permit for certain types of activities. One of those is classified as an Assembly. An assembly permit is required if you are using a nonassembly occupancy for assembly purposes, or if your are going to have over 1000 people gathering in a public place, or if you have other special hazards with large groups, such as pyrotechnics, open flames inside buildings, or tents over 200 square feet. Other hazards may trigger the need for an assembly permit. Call (907) for details. An assembly permit application form is available at You can fill it out and fax it to (907) An inspector will contact you within 10 days to discuss it. Make sure and give us at least two weeks notice before your event. BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs can be the most colorful and cost-effective way of promoting your special event. Parks & Recreation issues all permits for the placement of signs and banners on bike trail bridges for public community events. Banners and signs advertising the event at the park site must be pre-approved with a park permit. BLOCK PARTIES Neighborhood events, such as block parties, provide neighbors a unique opportunity that can be found nowhere else. At such an event, members of a community are given a chance to gather and create a network of friends rather than mere acquaintances. DEMONSTRATIONS, PROTESTS AND RALLIES Demonstrations, protests and rallies are allowed with a Special Event Permit on public property but not in the right-of-way.. Additional items we look at when processing your application: The protest remains peaceful. Amplified sound is approved by the Health Department. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic is not interrupted. Streets and sidewalks are not blocked. Building entrances remain open. Activities are not impacting the road right-of-way. Page 6 of 18

7 If any of the above guidelines are violated, the Anchorage Police Department may ask individuals to leave the premises, or take enforcement actions. FILM PRODUCTION All film and still photography park permits are managed by Anchorage Parks & Recreation if the shot is held on park property. If filming will impact traffic or park use, a Special Event Park Permit may be required. FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS The Anchorage Fire Department may require review and approval of the following items related to your event planning: Use of fireworks or pyrotechnics Handling of vehicle fuel Cooking facilities other than single family barbeque grills Occupancy and spacing of tables or enclosures Use of tents, canopies, or any fabric shelters that will have open flame/cooking in them. The Fire Department may require an inspection, at your cost, before and/or during the event. For more information, please contact the Anchorage Fire Department. FIREWORKS All pyrotechnic displays are required to be permitted by the Anchorage Fire Department and the State of Alaska. Only a licensed operator may conduct a fireworks display. The following information is required for a Pyrotechnic Permit by the Anchorage Fire Department and approval by Parks & Recreation: A copy of the operator s license(s). Site plan of shooting area, including fallout zones. Show script with a list of products to be used. Method of transport, storage and park clean-up plan. Proof of public liability and property damage insurance of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Page 7 of 18

8 FOOD BOOTHS A Health Department Food Vendor Permit may be required to sell and serve food on public property to the public. Food handlers training may also be required to assure safe food handling. For information on Food Vendor Permits, please contact the Health Department. GENERATORS Generators may be approved for an event when there is a lack of electric service. Portable generators should be placed in an area where attendees are unlikely to come into contact with them, and be placed at least 10 feet from any combustible materials. Generators shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from tents or canopies. Refueling: When refueling a portable generator, you must wait until the generator cools, and then refill it from a self-closing safety can. A portable fire extinguisher, minimum 2A 10B:C size, with a current Fire Marshall tag attached, must be on hand and easily accessible at all times. For more information, please contact the Anchorage Fire Department. HELICOPTER AND BALLOON LANDINGS All planned helicopter and balloon landings in parks must be pre-approved with a park permit. Emergency landings are exempted. INSURANCE General liability insurance coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be acquired before an event, and maintained throughout the duration of the event, including set up and dismantle periods. The standard proof of insurance is the ACORD certificate form. Coverage verification provided on an insurance company s certificate form is also acceptable. The name of the insured, the insurance carrier, the policy number and coverage limits must be stated on the certificate of insurance, as well as the effective and expiration dates for the coverage. An endorsement naming The Municipality of Anchorage insured must be stated on the certificate of insurance. If alcohol will be served, a liquor liability endorsement is also required. Page 8 of 18

9 Insurance certificates and endorsements must be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance carrier. Electronic signatures are acceptable and this information can be placed anywhere on the endorsement that it will fit. The certificate of insurance must be filed with Parks & Recreation ten (10) working days before the event. The certificate of insurance must include the event name, date and location. PARADES (SEE STREETS) Parade means any march, demonstration, procession or event consisting of persons, animals or vehicles or any combination thereof upon any public street, sidewalk or road right-of-way which does not comply with normal and usual traffic regulation or controls. A site plan outlining your route must be submitted. If your event will generate additional traffic, or interrupt existing traffic on any street, a traffic control plan outlining necessary street closures is required before a Special Event Park Permit will be issued. There are three types of street closures: Full street closures Rolling street closures Land closures A certified traffic plan must be submitted with your Road Right-of-Way Special Events Permit. PARKING When planning a special event it is important to consider the impact your event will have on parking in the area. In some situations when sufficient parking is not available, the event organizer may be required to provide a shuttle plan. PARKS The Municipality of Anchorage offers many public parks that can be used as the site for your special event. In addition to being beautiful, a park offers a large, neighborhood-centered venue for your event. If you plan to use a park, you will need to submit a Park Use Application at least 30 days in advance of your event. Once your Park Use Application has been received, staff will contact you if there are questions or issues concerning the details and logistics of your event. Once approved, the park use fees will be Page 9 of 18

10 assessed based on the size and scope of your event. You may be required to submit a facility use request if your event is planning to use the indoor facilities at park sites. RESTROOM FACILITIES Depending on the duration of your event and the availability of public restrooms, you may need to rent portable toilets to accommodate participants. As a general guideline, one (1) portable restroom can serve up to one hundred (100) people. For a short duration event, restroom needs can vary depending on whether food and beverages are served, and the duration and type of event. RUNS (SEE STREETS) SECURITY In some cases, the hiring of officers from the Anchorage Police Department, a professional security company, or a combination of both may be required by the Municipality of Anchorage in order to obtain a Special Event Park Permit. A security plan may be required in addition to the Special Event Park Permit to include: Expected attendance Location of the event The presence of alcohol History of the event Nature of the event Street closures The amount of advertising used for an event Type of music to be played The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, may be required to review the plan and make recommendations to the staff on whether the plan is adequate, and whether officers will be hired to provide security at special events to ensure public safety and the protection of property. Generally, if you expect fewer than 500 attendees, two security personnel are acceptable. An additional security person may be required for every additional 250 attendees. (A 1-45 ratio is required for some events). Page 10 of 18

11 If you are providing bands or a DJ at a dance, you should include a written security management plan. Parks and Recreation approval of this plan is required to obtain a Special Event Park Permit. STREETS: STREET CLOSURE/TRAFFIC CONTROL/PARADE The Municipality of Anchorage is interested in and encourages support to community sponsored special activities. The Municipality recognizes the many social, cultural, and financial benefits that are the result of including special activities in the life of the city. The Municipal Traffic Department is the authorizing agency for any pre-planned activity sponsored by an individual or organization, proposed to be conducted in or having direct effect upon the Municipality s public Right-of-Way. The purpose of the event(s) can be for entertainment, celebration, recreation, competition, amusement, cultural recognition, or demonstration. The importance of the Special Activity Event Permit is to ensure the general safety of citizens while activities are being conducted in the public right-of-way, and to minimize disruption within the community as a result of special activities being conducted in an organized and approved manner. The traffic department requires a special activity permit. Once approved, the event will be expected to follow all requirements. More information can be found here: TRASH DISPOSAL You must properly dispose of waste and garbage throughout the term of your event and immediately upon conclusion of the event. The area must be returned to a clean condition. If you, as an event organizer, set a standard of leaving the event site better than you found it, you can have a highly beneficial impact on the community and establish a good reputation for your event in the future. Should you fail to perform adequate cleanup or damage occurs to City property and facilities, you will be billed at full cost recovery rates, plus overhead for cleanup and repair. In addition, such failure may result in denial of future approval for a Special Event Park Permit or the requirement of a cash deposit for future events. Recyclables generated at your event (i.e., aluminum cans, glass, cardboard, etc.) are not required to be recycled. However, we encourage events to consider recycling waste. Several organizations provide collection of recyclables at special events. For more information or assistance, please contact Green Star. TRAFFIC CONTROL (SEE STREETS) WALKS (SEE STREETS) VENDOR BOOTHS Vendor booths are usually similar in construction to food booths, but are meant for retail sale of non-food items at park events. Page 11 of 18

12 APPENDIX A Condensed Fee Schedule PARKS & RECREATION PERMIT FEES Concession Permit Fee *see below Outdoor Concert Permit *see below Park Use, Special Event *see below Park Use, Special Event, < 300 people per day *see below Park Use, Special Event, people per day *see below Park Use Special Event, 1000 or more people per day *see below Amplified sound at parks & athletic facilities (PA), per day $ Lights or electricity use in parks, per day $ Picnic/Park Areas Reservation $ Picnic Shelter Reservation, <4 hours, per use $ Picnic Shelter Reservation, >8 hours, per use $ Picnic Shelter Reservation, 4-8 hours, per use $ Picnic Shelter Abbott Loop Park, <4 hours, per use $ Picnic Shelter Abbott Loop Park, 4-8 hours, per use $ Picnic Shelter Abbott Loop Park, >8 hours, per use $ Barbecue rental Abbott Loop Park - per use $ Park Use, Memorial (limited) $ Park Use, Memorial (extended) $4, Park Use, Private Utility Lease/Easement (Cost + FMV) $ Trail Use, for organized events, per user $ 2.00 ASD Athletic Trail Use, per user $1.00 Park Event Participants / day No Concessions With Concessions Alcohol Sales *Events less than 300 $150 $150*.50 per cup and Permit ($250) *Events $250 $250*.50 per cup and Permit ($250) *Events 501-1,000 $350 $350*.50 per cup and Permit ($250) *Events 1,000-3,000 $500 $500 *.50 per cup and Permit ($250) *Events 3,001 5,000 $600 $1,000*.50 per cup and Permit ($250) *Events 5,000 + $700 $2,500*.50 per cup and Permit ($250) Page 12 of 18

13 * Additional booth fees will be charged of: For profit / commercial vendor - $100 1 st day/$50 each subsequent day / vendor. Non-profit vendor with sales - $30 1 st day / $15 each subsequent day / vendor. Multiple day events pay the daily fee listed in the chart Commercial park vending permits: Vendor Sales 90 day permit is $2, (Please note that other departments may charge a fee for specific permits. We encourage you to contact each department individually about their fees, prior to submitting your application for a special permit from individual departments.) H:\Special Events\Special Events Pamphlet doc Page 13 of 18

14 Special Event Application submitted. Applicants initial Non Refundable Processing Fee. Applicants initial For Special events with 300 or fewer spectators and/or participants the processing fee is $50, for events with spectators and/or participants the fee is $150, and for events with 501 or more spectators and/or participants the fee is $200. Event proposal in detail (Timelines, needs, activities). Applicants initial As part of your application, a detailed scope of event with a timeline of the day s activities, requested services, and other specifics such as if vendors are expected, is required. This helps us to provide a clear vision of your event/activity, which will be used to determine impacts, additional permit needs, considerations and challenges. Event Lay out. Placements of vendors, activities, stages, etc ( a map of your event). Clean up/litter Disposal Plan. Applicants initial Applicants initial All trash that is generated by your event should be removed from the park. Events larger than 50 are required to bring in a dumpster. Dumpsters should be placed in the street or off the field to protect the grass. Pick up of dumpster should be no later than 8:00am the next day. No trash cans should have trash overflowing or bags left next to them. Cans and bags must be deposited into the dumpster. We do not rent out extra trash cans. Restrooms. Applicants initial We can not guarantee a clean restroom prior to your event. Portables are serviced on a set schedule. We encourage you to locate a local provider and make arrangements to bring in portable bathroom's and/or hand washing station's during your event. We estimate at least 1(one) portable toilet for every 100(one hundred) people. Noise Permit. Applicants initial Anchorage Health Department issues Noise Permits for events open to the general public, which can allow a temporary increase in allowable noise levels. Private events are not eligible for a Noise Permit. Noise permit applications must be filed with the Health Department at least twenty (20) days prior to the commencement of the noise for which the permit is requested. If a Noise Permit is not present, noise from the event may not exceed 60 db(a)(a-scale decibels) (normal voice conversation) at any residential property line between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and may not exceed 50 db(a) at any residential property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Note: All amplified events held at the Delaney Park Strip should be directed to the Health Department for determination of need. A copy of their response needs to be on file with the Parks & Recreation Department s permit office seven (7) days prior to your event. For further information, please call or visit our website or

15 General Liability Insurance Coverage. Applicants initial In the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) must be acquired before an event, and maintained the duration of the event, including set-up and clean-up periods. The standard proof of insurance is the ACORD certificate form. Coverage verification provided on an insurance company s certificate form is also acceptable. The name of the insured, the insurance carrier, the policy number and coverage of the limits must be stated on the certificate of insurance, as well as the effective and expiration dates for the coverage. The name on the insurance form MUST BE THE SAME ON THE PERMIT issued by Parks & Recreation. An endorsement naming The Municipality of Anchorage, 632 W 6 th Avenue, Suite 630, Anchorage AK as additional insured must be stated on the certificate of insurance, and filed with the Parks & Recreation Department permit office seven (7) days prior to your event. IF ALCOHOL WILL BE SERVED, a liquor liability endorsement is also required and must be stated on the certificate of insurance ( Dram Shop, and/or liquor host liability ). Will you be bringing in a vendor or contracted activities (rock wall, bouncy toys, flipping salmon, pony rides)? Yes No Applicants initial If yes, you need to have a copy of their General Liability Insurance on file with MOA listed as additional insured to the Parks & Recreation Department permit office seven (7) days prior to your event. Will you have alcohol at your event? Yes No Applicants initial If Yes, an Alcohol Waiver Form package must be submitted to Parks & Recreation (see website for application). This includes a party plan, drivers plan, and security plan for the serving area. This package needs to be complete and received by Parks & Recreation a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to your event for review by the Recreation Superintendent. If approved, you must have signed waiver on file with the Parks & Recreation Department permit office seven (7) days prior to your event. Will you be selling alcohol at your event? Yes No Applicants initial If Yes to selling alcohol, you must have a copy of your ABCB Permit on file with the Parks & Recreation Department permit office seven (7) days prior to your event. Your vendor must have their General Liability Insurance Coverage with an endorsement naming the The Municipality of Anchorage, 632 W 6 th Avenue, Suite 630, Anchorage AK as additional insured to be on file with the Parks & Recreation Department permit office seven (7) days prior to your event.

16 Will you have concessions/vendors at your event? Yes No Applicants initial If Yes, you will need a copy of their Food Service Permit/Caterer s permit from the Health Department (if serving food), copy of their business license, and general liability insurance should be on hand during the event. For each For Profit vendor, a fee of $100 1 st day/$50 each subsequent day/vendor; and Non Profit vendor fee of $30 1 st day/$15 each subsequent day. Payment to Park & Recreation is due seven (7) days prior to your event. You will need to get a copy of their business license and have them include on their General Liability Insurance the Municipality of Anchorage as additional insured. Will you be having any street closures? Yes No Applicants initial If Yes, a certified traffic plan must be submitted with your Road Right-of-Way Special Events Permit,

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21 APPENDIX F Page 18 of 18